France's Macron calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week - Reuters
France's Macron calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week Reuters
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"calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"It was clearly the ultraleft that killed."
— Gérald Darmanin , Politician
"It was unthinkable for the left to entertain even the slightest doubt about a possible alliance with LFI in the 2027 presidential election."
— Raphaël Glucksmann , Politician
"Nothing can justify violent action – neither on one side nor the other, and not even in a head-to-head confrontation that is deadly for the republic."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"The killing of Deranque was a wound for all of Europe."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"The killing of the French activist was a serious matter that concerns us all."
— Antonio Tajani , Politician
"In the Republic, no violence is legitimate."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"We ask you, except in very specific and strictly supervised local situations not to attend these gatherings nor to associate the National Rally with them."
— Jordan Bardella , Politician
"The march would be a 'fascist demonstration' which 'over 1,000 neo-Nazis from all over Europe' were expected to attend."
— Manuel Bompard , Politician
"calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
Key People
Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Gérald Darmanin is the Justice Minister of France and a senior member of the government.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise.
Jordan Bardella is the leader of the far-right National Rally and is a potential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
French Interior Minister who declined to ban the rally.
He is the coordinator of the France Unbowed party.
Far-right Member of the European Parliament.
Candidate for mayor of Montpellier representing La France Insoumise.
A 23-year-old student described as a fervent nationalist.
Raphaël Arnault is an LFI deputy who set up The Young Guard.
Center-left presidential hopeful and Member of the European Parliament.
State department official who commented on Deranque's killing.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of rallies planned in memory of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed last week. Macron emphasized that no violence is legitimate and announced a review of violent activist groups.
President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings next week to review violent activist groups following the fatal beating of far-right student Quentin Deranque in Lyon. Macron called for calm ahead of planned tributes and emphasized that no violence is legitimate.
Following the death of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque during clashes in Lyon, France's political climate has become intensely polarized. The far-right accuses Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise (LFI) of responsibility, while Mélenchon denies involvement and condemns the violence.
French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of rallies planned in memory of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, urging that no violence is legitimate in the Republic.
French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of rallies planned in memory of a far-right activist killed last week, stating that only Republican forces can act to protect the Republican order and that there is no place for militias.
French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing has put the country on edge, stating that no violence is legitimate and there is no place for militias.
France is preparing for rallies and marches in several cities following the murder of far-right activist Quentin Darneck, with President Emmanuel Macron calling on demonstrators to maintain 'calm' and asserting that 'no violence is legitimate.'
A French prosecutor has requested murder charges against seven men in connection with the death of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon.
President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of a rally in Lyon for far-right activist Quentin Deranque, urging that no violence is legitimate in the Republic.
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